Eight UWA softball players honored

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Published: Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:40 p.m.

LIVINGSTON | Eight softball players from the University of West Alabama made the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar-Athlete team. The team honors collegiate softball players who earned a 3.50 or better grade-point average during the 2011-12 academic year.

“This honor shows these young ladies' commitment not only to softball, but to academics as well,” UWA coach Will Atkinson said.

<p>LIVINGSTON | Eight softball players from the University of West Alabama made the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar-Athlete team. The team honors collegiate softball players who earned a 3.50 or better grade-point average during the 2011-12 academic year.</p><p> “This honor shows these young ladies' commitment not only to softball, but to academics as well,” UWA coach Will Atkinson said. </p><p>Earning the recognition were Angela Arredondo, Nicole Bailey, Jessica Brock, Breanna Hynds, Rebecca Schick, Kristen Skinner, Taylor Tucker and Scarlett Wright.</p><p>“Doing well in the classroom means something to these kids,” Atkinson said. </p><p> Six of the honored players return to the UWA roster for the 2013 season. Skinner and Bailey were seniors.</p>